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The Downloads Section

Last post by Saul « Sun Jun 11, 2017 11:27 am

by Saul » Sun Jun 11, 2017 11:27 am

I have decided to move all downloads onto the forum itself, as this seems the most logical place to put them :)

The downloads category has been...

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Sun Jun 11, 2017 11:27 am
Update on migration to VBulletin

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by Saul » Thu Apr 27, 2017 2:27 pm

As you all know I am currently working on migrating the forum from phpbb to VBulletin and I must admit it is very slow going.

The migration script...

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Thu Apr 27, 2017 7:26 pm
Become a Yamaha Musicians VIP

Last post by Saul « Tue Apr 25, 2017 7:52 pm
Posted in Become A YM VIP And Remove Adverts

by Saul » Tue Apr 25, 2017 7:52 pm » in Become A YM VIP And Remove Adverts

As some of you will know, the costs of running this site have increased over the years and up until recently, I have been able to cover these costs...

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Last post by Saul
Tue Apr 25, 2017 7:52 pm
Sharing Posts via Social Media

Last post by AndyHornBlower « Thu Apr 02, 2020 2:35 pm
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by Saul » Wed Apr 19, 2017 10:08 am

I have added another new feature to the forum in the form of a social media sharing tool. If you now look to the top right of a post you will see an...

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Thu Apr 02, 2020 2:35 pm
Re: A quick Word About Advertising and Links On The Forum

Last post by squishmusic « Fri Jun 26, 2020 12:39 pm
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by Saul » Fri Dec 04, 2015 5:37 pm » in Site Notifications & Changes

If you are posting links to your personal website or forum we do want a link back. YamahaMusicians.com is a high traffic site and I think it's fair...

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Fri Jun 26, 2020 12:39 pm

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Yamaha UK Contact Details

Last post by parametric « Mon Apr 30, 2018 2:18 am
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by Saul » Mon Feb 03, 2014 6:10 pm

Technical Support is available by telephone on 0844 811 1116 from the UK or 01526 2449 from the Republic of Ireland - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm...

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Last post by parametric
Mon Apr 30, 2018 2:18 am
Casio 40th Anniversary Fanzine

Last post by Saul « Wed Jul 15, 2020 9:15 am

by Saul » Wed Jul 15, 2020 9:15 am

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As some of you may already know, Casio is celebrating their 40th anniversary this year and to mark...

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Last post by Saul
Wed Jul 15, 2020 9:15 am
RE: Behringer VC340 Vocoder (will not update?)

Last post by monsterjazzlicks « Tue Jul 14, 2020 4:42 pm
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by monsterjazzlicks » Sat May 09, 2020 11:46 pm
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I purchased a Behringer VC340 Vocoder recently:

I am trying to update the firmware via the synth tool app.

(Please see screengrab...
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Last post by monsterjazzlicks
Tue Jul 14, 2020 4:42 pm
RE: Stereo Volume Pedal?

Last post by monsterjazzlicks « Tue Jul 14, 2020 4:39 pm

by monsterjazzlicks » Tue Jul 14, 2020 4:39 pm

Hi folks,

I have a Fender Rhodes electric piano. I was thinking of buying a volume-pedal for it. The pedal would need two inputs and two outputs (as...

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Last post by monsterjazzlicks
Tue Jul 14, 2020 4:39 pm
Dawsons Goes Into Administration!

Last post by shelly0624 « Sat Jul 11, 2020 8:25 pm
Replies: 15
by Saul » Sat May 09, 2020 9:58 am
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Didn't see this coming. One of the best-known names in the UK music business has gone into administration.

All six of...
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Last post by shelly0624
Sat Jul 11, 2020 8:25 pm
SYNTAUR - The Synth Wizards

Last post by parametric « Fri Jul 10, 2020 2:33 am

by parametric » Fri Jul 10, 2020 2:33 am

Just a really interesting Watch . . . . .

. . . Additionally, I'd like to offer Episode 2 in their series of vids, purely because it mentions...

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Last post by parametric
Fri Jul 10, 2020 2:33 am
RE: Like/Dislike Vote (You Tube)

Last post by monsterjazzlicks « Wed Jul 08, 2020 6:33 pm
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by monsterjazzlicks » Mon Jul 06, 2020 11:49 pm

Hi folks,

Another question I have been meanin' to ask for sometime:

On You Tube there are 'thumbs' up & down for voting as to whether or not you...

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Last post by monsterjazzlicks
Wed Jul 08, 2020 6:33 pm
RE: A Quick Profile Question?

Last post by monsterjazzlicks « Wed Jul 08, 2020 6:30 pm
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by monsterjazzlicks » Tue Jul 07, 2020 8:49 pm

Hi folks,

How do I add 'location' (ie. United Kingdom) to my avatar/personal-details display, please? I can't seem to be able to locate the field...

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Last post by monsterjazzlicks
Wed Jul 08, 2020 6:30 pm
RE: Stupid Bluetooth Question?

Last post by monsterjazzlicks « Mon Jul 06, 2020 10:45 pm
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by monsterjazzlicks » Mon Jul 06, 2020 10:30 pm

Hi folks,

This is something which has puzzled me for some time now:

I have a pair of Sony blue-tooth earbuds and a Sony mp3 Walkman. When I am in...

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Last post by monsterjazzlicks
Mon Jul 06, 2020 10:45 pm
The Inter-Galactic Touring Band (1977)

Last post by shelly0624 « Mon Jul 06, 2020 12:44 am
Replies: 5
by parametric » Thu Jul 02, 2020 4:19 am

NOT an actual Band - but a concept embodied in a single pivotal Album . . . . and Yes - The Mellotron's there too :)

The IGTB toured the Galaxy...

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Last post by shelly0624
Mon Jul 06, 2020 12:44 am
And now I am finally done for some time!

Last post by Saul « Sun Jul 05, 2020 7:48 pm
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by EB5AGV » Sun Jul 05, 2020 1:08 am

Some of you probably recall my recent Montage 6 White acquisition. Well, I thought I was done for good for some time... BUT there was one thing I...

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Last post by Saul
Sun Jul 05, 2020 7:48 pm
Casio Launch Augmented Reality App

Last post by squishmusic « Sun Jul 05, 2020 2:24 pm
Replies: 4
by Saul » Wed Jul 01, 2020 2:14 pm

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This will only be of interest to anyone considering buying a Casio keyboard and who also owns an iPhone or iPad running iOS 13. So...

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Views: 154

Last post by squishmusic
Sun Jul 05, 2020 2:24 pm
Over the Rainbow . . . .

Last post by shelly0624 « Sun Jul 05, 2020 9:06 am
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by parametric » Sun Jul 05, 2020 3:31 am

The Guys and Gals of the English Chamber Choir put this together just now . . . .

I'm not in there 'cos I'm not a regular these days . . . . ....

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Last post by shelly0624
Sun Jul 05, 2020 9:06 am
_____Radio Dismuke____

Last post by Madleine « Fri Jul 03, 2020 7:40 pm

by Madleine » Fri Jul 03, 2020 7:40 pm

One of my favorite Radiostation is -Radio Dismuke-
For lovers of old music in a very good quality.

---------> <----------

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Last post by Madleine
Fri Jul 03, 2020 7:40 pm
Roland, Korg and GAK Fined For Price Fixing!

Last post by Saul « Tue Jun 30, 2020 10:33 pm
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by Saul » Mon Jun 29, 2020 3:55 pm

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This is quite shocking but at the same time probably won't surprise many?

Following Casio and Fender being fined earlier...

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Last post by Saul
Tue Jun 30, 2020 10:33 pm
One for the over 40's club :)

Last post by Saul « Tue Jun 30, 2020 3:41 pm
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by Saul » Mon Jun 29, 2020 10:19 am

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Small torch costing £12 offers hope for over 40s with poor eyesight

Staring at a small LED flashlight 'significantly...

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Views: 171

Last post by Saul
Tue Jun 30, 2020 3:41 pm
I just CAN'T pass a good deal!

Last post by puremusic « Sun Jun 28, 2020 12:18 am
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by EB5AGV » Sun Jun 21, 2020 12:35 am
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So when I saw a Montage 6 white (pretty, isn't it?) barely used, with box and more than a year of warranty left, for 1550€... Guess what I did?...
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Last post by puremusic
Sun Jun 28, 2020 12:18 am
Old Time Stuff . . . . .

Last post by Madleine « Sat Jun 27, 2020 7:39 pm
Replies: 11
by parametric » Mon Jun 01, 2020 2:39 am

Just to follow on from some we've been hearing in recent posts . . . .

This is a humourous song from Jack Hylton and his Band . . . .

It's...

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Views: 661

Last post by Madleine
Sat Jun 27, 2020 7:39 pm
Toilet paper madness

Last post by Madleine « Sat Jun 27, 2020 3:40 pm
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by Rara » Sat Mar 07, 2020 5:19 am
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this is crazy, I am sure you guys might have heard about it in your part of the world.

I can not understand it so i made a few memes ......
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Last post by Madleine
Sat Jun 27, 2020 3:40 pm
This is just pure GENIUS . . . .

Last post by Madleine « Wed Jun 24, 2020 6:52 pm
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by parametric » Tue Jun 23, 2020 5:20 am

Spike Milligan and Jeremy Taylor at the Cambridge Student's Union . . . . I think it's 1970s . . . . .?

A veritable pot pouri from Spike showing...

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Last post by Madleine
Wed Jun 24, 2020 6:52 pm
-The Vintage Trailer Corner-

Last post by Madleine « Wed Jun 24, 2020 1:18 pm
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by Madleine » Tue Jun 23, 2020 1:19 pm
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Welcome to the unforgetable, incredible , unspeakable, wonderful movies of the ole times

..presenting from time to time, trailers of the best...
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Last post by Madleine
Wed Jun 24, 2020 1:18 pm
More Humour from yesteryear . . . .

Last post by Derek « Mon Jun 22, 2020 7:09 pm
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by parametric » Mon Jun 22, 2020 6:00 pm

Some of Dave's stuff was a bit near the knuckle - but he was incredibly funny . . . .

Chris

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Last post by Derek
Mon Jun 22, 2020 7:09 pm
Which decade or era do you identify with the most?

Last post by parametric « Mon Jun 22, 2020 12:55 am
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by shelly0624 » Tue Jun 16, 2020 9:28 pm

I was curious .. which time in history or pop culture shaped your life the most? Which one do you identify with the most? Is there one you miss or...

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Last post by parametric
Mon Jun 22, 2020 12:55 am
Lockdown Curiosities . . .

Last post by Madleine « Sat Jun 20, 2020 3:02 pm
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by parametric » Sat Jun 20, 2020 2:12 am

. . . . Just catching some Rays to boost the ol' Vitamin D . . . .

THIS was as bad as it got. I'm experimenting with a new Beard Trimmer.

Will see...

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Last post by Madleine
Sat Jun 20, 2020 3:02 pm
eBay helps buyers scam sellers! This is how.

Last post by tux « Wed Jun 17, 2020 1:29 am
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by Saul » Thu Mar 12, 2020 5:44 pm
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I have been both a buyer and seller on eBay for a long time and so far I have been lucky. As a buyer, every transaction has gone...
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Last post by tux
Wed Jun 17, 2020 1:29 am
New Advertisers On The Forum

Last post by Saul « Wed Jun 10, 2020 11:07 pm

by Saul » Wed Jun 10, 2020 11:07 pm

For those of you not subbed to the VIP Members group , you may have noticed some new ads appearing on the site?

I know no one likes ads but as they...

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Last post by Saul
Wed Jun 10, 2020 11:07 pm
Blues based instrumental ...Pacifica 612V

Last post by Iggydavid « Wed Jun 10, 2020 2:46 pm

by Iggydavid » Wed Jun 10, 2020 2:46 pm

Here's a blues based instrumental the features my Pacifica 612V mk 1

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Last post by Iggydavid
Wed Jun 10, 2020 2:46 pm
It's not as big is it was....

Last post by Derek « Tue Jun 09, 2020 7:56 pm

by Derek » Tue Jun 09, 2020 7:56 pm

Hi,

I have never seen Rick Wakeman and Jon Lord on stage together before, and indeed, this may be the one and only time they did as they paired here...

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Last post by Derek
Tue Jun 09, 2020 7:56 pm
New Subscriptions Link Added

Last post by SysExJohn « Sun Jun 07, 2020 10:48 am
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by Saul » Wed May 20, 2020 4:24 pm

I have removed the large Paypal Subscriptions banner at the top of the forum. Took up too much space and anyway I don't think people with ad-blockers...

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Last post by SysExJohn
Sun Jun 07, 2020 10:48 am
'The Sweet' bassist Steve Priest dead - as is Rupert Hine

Last post by Derek « Fri Jun 05, 2020 10:52 pm
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by Miks » Fri Jun 05, 2020 10:52 am

Again sad news: Steve Priest, bassist and co-founder of The Sweet', died yesterday at the age of 72 due to health issues. RIP Steve :(

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Last post by Derek
Fri Jun 05, 2020 10:52 pm
RE: Desktop mp3 Icons (help?)

Last post by parametric « Fri Jun 05, 2020 1:19 am
Replies: 6
by monsterjazzlicks » Mon Jun 01, 2020 10:59 pm

Hi folks,

I downloaded an image (an artwork from Google Images for a CD I have ripped ) last night. I just turned on my PC and now all of my...

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Last post by parametric
Fri Jun 05, 2020 1:19 am
That "Hovis" AD . . . .

Last post by squishmusic « Wed Jun 03, 2020 1:21 pm
Replies: 10
by parametric » Sat May 09, 2020 5:52 am

For no reason at all, apart from the fact it's funny . . . .

The original TV ADs were directed by no lesser than Ridley Scott . . . . :o

This is...

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Last post by squishmusic
Wed Jun 03, 2020 1:21 pm
Wakeman/KingArthur - showcasing GEM and Korg Triton Pro

Last post by parametric « Mon Jun 01, 2020 12:48 am

by parametric » Mon Jun 01, 2020 12:48 am

A More compact Show this - no Choir - I think it's a performance in Cuba ~2013?

I've posted it due to the prominence of the GEM and Korg Triton Pro...

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Last post by parametric
Mon Jun 01, 2020 12:48 am
A lock-down boy's choir .. wow.

Last post by shelly0624 « Sat May 30, 2020 8:03 pm
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by shelly0624 » Thu Apr 30, 2020 6:29 am

What a paramount accomplishment, to record the boys separated from one another! :o
They sound like angels. Look at how young some of them are ..

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Last post by shelly0624
Sat May 30, 2020 8:03 pm
RE: Miles On The Corner

Last post by monsterjazzlicks « Wed May 27, 2020 12:42 am

by monsterjazzlicks » Wed May 27, 2020 12:42 am

Hi folks,

For a limited time there is a limited amount of the Complete Miles Davis On The Corner Sessions from the early 1970s. It is a whopping 6 x...

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Last post by monsterjazzlicks
Wed May 27, 2020 12:42 am
Corona Virus - What you should know - Stanley Unwin :-)

Last post by Saul « Tue May 26, 2020 11:33 am
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by parametric » Tue May 26, 2020 3:34 am

It probable that only the Brits in here will be able to make any sense out of this . . . :lol: :lol: :lol:

THIS is NOT actually Stanley - Sadly he...

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Last post by Saul
Tue May 26, 2020 11:33 am
How well can you "follow" a score? (just for fun)

Last post by parametric « Tue May 26, 2020 1:25 am
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by parametric » Mon May 25, 2020 2:47 am

I've only chosen THIS example because it is one of my very favourite pieces by this composer . . . . .

N.B - I can appreciate that this will NOT be...

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Last post by parametric
Tue May 26, 2020 1:25 am
IQ - A Show of Resistance Live Stream

Last post by Derek « Sat May 23, 2020 9:25 am

by Derek » Sat May 23, 2020 9:25 am

Hi,

For any progressive rock fans out there, IQ, a band that has existed under the radar for many years (decades), have just released a live stream...

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Views: 253

Last post by Derek
Sat May 23, 2020 9:25 am
RE: Suitable Metronome Replacement (help?)

Last post by monsterjazzlicks « Fri May 22, 2020 11:18 pm
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by monsterjazzlicks » Sun May 17, 2020 11:03 pm

Hi folks,

Since lockdown I have been practising every day for around 30 mins; just scales and similar.

I have used, for many years, a Korg MA30...

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Last post by monsterjazzlicks
Fri May 22, 2020 11:18 pm
RE: A Quick HDMI Question?

Last post by monsterjazzlicks « Tue May 19, 2020 10:11 pm
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by monsterjazzlicks » Thu May 14, 2020 2:21 am

Hi folks,

I have just purchased a soundbar on Amazon for my TV (as I have been watching a film on Prime most evenings due to the lockdown).

Toshiba...

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Views: 792

Last post by monsterjazzlicks
Tue May 19, 2020 10:11 pm
I DID play Guitar . . . . once upon a time. . . . .

Last post by itsmeshenoy « Tue May 19, 2020 7:12 pm
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by parametric » Thu Oct 17, 2019 1:37 am

This is from my Clapton Era . . . . :lol: (No laughing back there in the 1/9s please . . . ) :roll:

From my Clapton Era.jpg

About 1969, I think...

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Last post by itsmeshenoy
Tue May 19, 2020 7:12 pm
Virtual SY85 and SY99

Last post by ArmandoGainn « Tue May 19, 2020 6:25 pm
Replies: 11
by parametric » Sun May 17, 2020 5:34 pm

Maybe you're aware of these - I just came across them . . . .

Some of you may know that I've been looking at sampling my SY85, to make a Kontakt...

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Views: 652

Last post by ArmandoGainn
Tue May 19, 2020 6:25 pm
How many Foot Controllers is "Too Many"?

Last post by monsterjazzlicks « Sun May 17, 2020 10:38 pm
Replies: 4
by parametric » Fri May 15, 2020 12:42 am

A setup to die for . . . . .

Wish I knew how it all worked . . . . :think:

Also - check this out. Lovely to see the Alesis A6 Andromeda in a...

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Views: 440

Last post by monsterjazzlicks
Sun May 17, 2020 10:38 pm
Little Richard dead...

Last post by Derek « Tue May 12, 2020 10:30 pm
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by Miks » Sat May 09, 2020 5:41 pm

Just came to know that Rock'n'Roll pioneer Little Richard passed away aged 87 due to illness... :( Damn - the list goes on & on...

Replies: 3
Views: 380

Last post by Derek
Tue May 12, 2020 10:30 pm
How have you been staying sane during lock-down?

Last post by Mimasu « Sun May 10, 2020 4:53 pm
Replies: 15
by shelly0624 » Mon Apr 20, 2020 3:52 am
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I'm curious.. this can be music-related or not. What are you doing to stay sane during lock-down? I've been seeing requests on Facebook from mothers...
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Last post by Mimasu
Sun May 10, 2020 4:53 pm
Competition - Not Music Related But Could Be Useful?

Last post by Saul « Thu May 07, 2020 9:30 pm
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by Saul » Tue May 05, 2020 12:14 pm

Although this is not music related at all don't discount it straight away.

As some of you know one of my other sites is and is all about metal...

Replies: 5
Views: 579

Last post by Saul
Thu May 07, 2020 9:30 pm
Your A-Z Gear List

Last post by Saul « Thu May 07, 2020 4:14 pm
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by squishmusic » Thu May 07, 2020 11:47 am

I am a subscriber to a YT channel (Woodys Piano Shack - he's maybe in here?) which I enjoy.
He made a video of all the gear he ever owned and then I...

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Views: 355

Last post by Saul
Thu May 07, 2020 4:14 pm
Update that Vinyl . . . .

Last post by squishmusic « Thu May 07, 2020 11:17 am
Replies: 20
by parametric » Sun May 05, 2019 12:53 am
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There are some decent deals out there . . . .So I decided to update some of my aging Vinyl Albums . . . .

Five Rick Wakeman Albums - Amazon - £6.48...
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Views: 2441

Last post by squishmusic
Thu May 07, 2020 11:17 am
Dave Greenfield (The Stranglers) dead!

Last post by squishmusic « Thu May 07, 2020 11:05 am
Replies: 3
by Miks » Mon May 04, 2020 6:46 pm

Dave Greenfield, keyboarder of the band 'The Stranglers' passed away yesterday due a Covid-19 infection at the age of 71! One of my favourite...

Replies: 3
Views: 521

Last post by squishmusic
Thu May 07, 2020 11:05 am
Florian Schneider (Kraftwerk) dead

Last post by squishmusic « Thu May 07, 2020 11:03 am
Replies: 8
by Miks » Wed May 06, 2020 5:28 pm

Just came to know that Florian Schneider-Esleben, co-founder of the German band 'Kraftwerk' died aged 73 due to suffering from cancer... RIP Florian...

Replies: 8
Views: 779

Last post by squishmusic
Thu May 07, 2020 11:03 am

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